An interesting departure for Drew Estate, a manufacturer in Esteli, Nicaragua well-known for its flavor infused cigars. This Corona Doble (double corona) is not flavored, and was in fact blended for the company's president who favors rich, strong, oscuro wrapped sticks. Although initially a private blend, the cigar took off and is now sold to the public uncellophaned so that you can appreciate the beauty of its very dark, oily wrapper and the rich aroma of these sticks. Naturally sweet with hints of cocoa and coffee, medium to full bodied.

Specifications

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Liga Privada No. 9

A truly exceptional traditional cigar blended exclusively for "El Jefe", Drew Estate's president and cigar connoisseur Steve Saka, this "liga privada" or "private blend" has been aged for a full year before being offered for sale. No expense has been spared to create this robust, earthy and rich espresso of a smoke. Very satisfying.
Liga Privada No. 9 Appointed Merchant

Cigar Shape

Double Corona

Double Coronas are usually 6.75 to 8 inches long by a 49 to 54 ring.

Cigar Section

Round

Most cigars are round in shape, as this is how the cigars are rolled by the torcedor.

Cigar Length

7"

This cigar is 7 inches long, or 177.8 mm.

Origin

Nicaragua

Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.

Cigar Ring Gauge

54

The cigar ring gauge corresponds to the diameter of a cigar, this cigar has a ring gauge of 54, so his diameter is 54/64 inches or 21.34 mm.

Strength

Full

Wrapper Color

Maduro

Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).

Single Packaging

None

Rolling Type

Handmade

Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.

Cigar Manufacturer

Drew Estate

Drew Estate was founded in 1998 by New Yorkers and friends Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. Their dream to make great cigars has turned into one of the best success stories in the industry, and their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, called "La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate" is today one of the five largest premium cigar factories in the world.

Cigar Wrapper

USA Connecticut Broadleaf

The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.Connecticut Broadleaf is grown in the United States' Connecticut Valley and is prized for its dark, oily, full flavored and aromatic characteristics. The plants are grown in full sun giving this cigar wrapper its characteristic sweetness. The Connecticut Broadleaf plant leaves are mainly processed as maduro tobacco. Today, Connecticut Broadleaf seeds are being grown in other countries besides the United States.

Cigar Binder

Brazil

The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together. Brazil grows tobacco from North to South. The East Central State of Bahia is an important cigar tobacco producer. The growing area is about 100 miles west of the state capital, Salvador da Bahia, an active port on the Atlantic Coast. The Northern State of Alagoas hosts a production around the city of Arapiraca where maduro wrappers are grown. The Southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina produce tobacco for cigarettes and pipe.

Cigar Filler

Dominican Republic

Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.

Honduras

Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.

I got to enjoy my first stick of the new year with some friends and two bottles of 19 Crimes Red around a roaring fire. Temps were in the low 60s which for South Florida is cold and the night was one of the best so far. I selected a Liga Privada No 9 from my humidor for the occasion. The stick was long with a decent gauge and had a stunning dark wrapper with a nice oily sheen. The unlit smell was pure barn with traces of leather and tobac. Cold draw tasted of the same with a little spice which made itself known once lit. I used a punch from the bottom of my torch and draw was effortless. The overall flavor of the stick was full and spicy. I was picking up hints of hickory and mesquite, tons of spice and about half way through I had a hit of dark coffee come through and fade fast. As I neared finishing the stick, the strength kicked up or the wine kicked in but either way I was left with the light-headed buzz and feeling good. The flavors of the Liga Privada never wavered much, the burn was excellent and did not require maintenance. For the price, there are other sticks I would select at my B&M, but those lack the final “kick in the ass” the No 9 provides. For the right price, I would indulge in Liga Privada again.

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John S.12/22/2018

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Constantly a favourite.

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Roland S.12/01/2018

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AWESOME CIGAR

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Charles D.11/30/2018

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Absolutely my favorite cigar. Tough to get.

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ricardo r.10/16/2018

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totally high class smoke

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jim p.09/27/2018

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one of the best cigars I have ever smoked, perfect

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Takashi I.09/21/2018

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Very good cigar. It is good tasty. A lot of smoke.

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cesar n.08/10/2018

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Awesome cigar, one of the best I have smoked, great draw and taste

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Peter M.07/26/2018

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These are consistently one of my favorites

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Antonio L.07/20/2018

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One of my favorite cigars. Excellent taste, excellent in all aspects.

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Robert T.07/17/2018

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A dark velvety dream that drops a hammer on your taste buds. Magnificent from start to finish. Won me over from the T52. Top 3 on my list with the Feral Pig and FSG. Drew Estate is unmatched and blows by the competition with this baby.

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Andrew H.07/11/2018

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Liga is my fav cigar. Amazing stick

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samer i.06/20/2018

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2 hour smoke excellent

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andres l.01/22/2018

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Superb!

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Stephen B.01/13/2018

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There was a reason this was on the 2016 Top 25. What an amazing cigar.

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Robert C.12/11/2017

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AHHHHHMAZING stick!!!!! A dream to smoke.

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Chris C.12/01/2017

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Even more Liga to enjoy. Smooth draw and wonderful chocolate and coffee flavors all the way to the nub.

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Nicholas T.07/20/2017

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Excellent cigar, I'll definitely order this one again!

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Benjamin M.06/10/2017

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Darker than it looks in the pic here. Long, serious smoke. Not as chocolately or peppery as a Padron 1926 maduro, but a complex, full-bodied smoke that rewards patience. Feels like you get your money's worth at $16. The aroma during the burn was fantastic, no burn issues, razor-sharp, smokeable to the nub. If you want a serious stick that's less intense than the Padron high end, for a bit cheaper, this is a solid choice. I may keep some around.

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Anthony P.03/15/2017

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Paired well with cool evening and some great bourbon

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Thiago T.02/27/2017

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This No. 9 had great appearance with impressive foot smoke!

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Ismael A.01/31/2017

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It's flavor is great. It was an excellent smoke and I recommend it.

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michael s.08/19/2016

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Pretty good smoke

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Carmine A.07/30/2016

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My ALL-TIME , hands down favorite cigar.. I can't get enough Liga #9s. The aroma of the smoke emanating from this masterpiece of a cigar is intoxicating. Smooth even burn throughout. The flavor profile is the best in the busines. The Liga Privada #9 IS THE KING OF CIGARS.

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Glen A.06/09/2016

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A lovely relaxing, classy cigar, very creamy and amazing aroma with plenty of smoke, the construction is the best I have ever seen and felt. An excellent buy.

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Curtis H.12/22/2015

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Not an inexpensive cigar, but trust me, worth every penny! From start to finish an even, wonderful flavor and aroma.

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Ted M.06/05/2015

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simply one of the best cigars on the market! Highly recommend.

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Seth R.05/12/2015

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Amazing cigar!

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Michael D.04/24/2015

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The Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Doble is a beautiful cigar. At first glance one would notice a smooth and deveined wrapper. Throughout the whole cigar the burn was even. It kept a nice white ash as expected. The flavor is great, with notes of earth, espresso, some dark chocolate and a little hint of pepper. It is rich in flavor and is definitely a full bodied cigar. It makes for a great gift and excellent cigar for a special occasion.

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James E.03/31/2015

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Outstanding! A good, strong, long, sweet smoke!

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NOEL F.12/26/2014

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PERFECT!!

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iain k.12/13/2014

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One of the best cigars out there, always perfectly constructed. You get what you pay for as the saying goes

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Serge B.09/30/2014

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Liga No 9 is my favorite by far - rich smoke, very complex and excellent flavor but the aroma beats any other cigar out there!

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jim f.08/26/2014

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Great cigar well worth the high price. Better than Opus!!!

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kevin m.08/04/2010

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Quite a stick! Drew estate has hit a home run with this one. Full bodied yet very smooth. A complex smoke with hints of expresso, coccoa,and a peppery spice on the exit. Nicely Done.